Director of Youth Services

• Jul 2022 - Present

Youth Services Manager

• Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

Lifestyle Educator

• Jan 2014 - Mar 2020

• Led behavior/education change groups and individual consulting established within theory-based practice focused on health management and mental wellness. • Identified educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing medical records and other health data. • Implemented instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments. • Provided individual short-term or long-term counseling to promote and maintain behavior change. • Served as a patient… Show more • Led behavior/education change groups and individual consulting established within theory-based practice focused on health management and mental wellness. • Identified educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing medical records and other health data. • Implemented instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments. • Provided individual short-term or long-term counseling to promote and maintain behavior change. • Served as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of services both within the organization and the community. • Tracked, evaluated, and documented patient progress towards identified goals. • Responsible for in-services and training of staff members. • Collaborated with medical professionals, psycho-social professionals, other educators and managers regarding patient care issues. • Contributed to reports, grants, proposals and documentation. • Developed and designed program curriculum, support materials, and activities based on patient needs. Show less • Led behavior/education change groups and individual consulting established within theory-based practice focused on health management and mental wellness. • Identified educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing medical records and other health data. • Implemented instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments. • Provided individual short-term or long-term counseling to promote and maintain behavior change. • Served as a patient… Show more • Led behavior/education change groups and individual consulting established within theory-based practice focused on health management and mental wellness. • Identified educational and behavior change needs of patients by assessing medical records and other health data. • Implemented instructional objectives and counseling strategies based upon needs assessments. • Provided individual short-term or long-term counseling to promote and maintain behavior change. • Served as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of services both within the organization and the community. • Tracked, evaluated, and documented patient progress towards identified goals. • Responsible for in-services and training of staff members. • Collaborated with medical professionals, psycho-social professionals, other educators and managers regarding patient care issues. • Contributed to reports, grants, proposals and documentation. • Developed and designed program curriculum, support materials, and activities based on patient needs. Show less

Part-Time Faculty

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

• Led class instruction to Human Services students in accordance with established course and department guidelines. • Developed and prepared curriculum, lecture, class assignments, examinations, and grades. • Collaborated in evaluating, revising and implementing necessary curriculum matters, teaching and learning techniques, teaching materials, technology and policies of the Department of Human Services. • Maintained adequate and regular office hours in efforts to support student… Show more • Led class instruction to Human Services students in accordance with established course and department guidelines. • Developed and prepared curriculum, lecture, class assignments, examinations, and grades. • Collaborated in evaluating, revising and implementing necessary curriculum matters, teaching and learning techniques, teaching materials, technology and policies of the Department of Human Services. • Maintained adequate and regular office hours in efforts to support student learning and advising. Show less • Led class instruction to Human Services students in accordance with established course and department guidelines. • Developed and prepared curriculum, lecture, class assignments, examinations, and grades. • Collaborated in evaluating, revising and implementing necessary curriculum matters, teaching and learning techniques, teaching materials, technology and policies of the Department of Human Services. • Maintained adequate and regular office hours in efforts to support student… Show more • Led class instruction to Human Services students in accordance with established course and department guidelines. • Developed and prepared curriculum, lecture, class assignments, examinations, and grades. • Collaborated in evaluating, revising and implementing necessary curriculum matters, teaching and learning techniques, teaching materials, technology and policies of the Department of Human Services. • Maintained adequate and regular office hours in efforts to support student learning and advising. Show less

Mental Health Therapist

• Nov 2011 - May 2014

• Delivered ongoing dyadic therapy for children 0-5 years old with their parents / primary caregivers as well as facilitated adult individual therapy; Therapy conducted in patients’ natural environments (family homes, schools, and collaborative agency sites). • Responsible for diagnostic intake assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans for each client. • Consulted and collaborated with agency case managers, school staff, and related collateral… Show more • Delivered ongoing dyadic therapy for children 0-5 years old with their parents / primary caregivers as well as facilitated adult individual therapy; Therapy conducted in patients’ natural environments (family homes, schools, and collaborative agency sites). • Responsible for diagnostic intake assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans for each client. • Consulted and collaborated with agency case managers, school staff, and related collateral partners. • Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision. partners. • Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision. Show less • Delivered ongoing dyadic therapy for children 0-5 years old with their parents / primary caregivers as well as facilitated adult individual therapy; Therapy conducted in patients’ natural environments (family homes, schools, and collaborative agency sites). • Responsible for diagnostic intake assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans for each client. • Consulted and collaborated with agency case managers, school staff, and related collateral… Show more • Delivered ongoing dyadic therapy for children 0-5 years old with their parents / primary caregivers as well as facilitated adult individual therapy; Therapy conducted in patients’ natural environments (family homes, schools, and collaborative agency sites). • Responsible for diagnostic intake assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans for each client. • Consulted and collaborated with agency case managers, school staff, and related collateral partners. • Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision. partners. • Participated in multi-disciplinary case review meetings and group clinical supervision. Show less

Child And Family Therapist

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

• Delivered intake assessments, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, case management, and short-term therapy to children, adults, and families with history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. • Supported client evaluations and clinical diagnoses to formulate plan of treatment and provide appropriate program referrals. • Provided ongoing assessment and monitoring of client conditions to evaluate potential treatment and adjustments to interventions. • Managed documentation of… Show more • Delivered intake assessments, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, case management, and short-term therapy to children, adults, and families with history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. • Supported client evaluations and clinical diagnoses to formulate plan of treatment and provide appropriate program referrals. • Provided ongoing assessment and monitoring of client conditions to evaluate potential treatment and adjustments to interventions. • Managed documentation of client services in compliance to agency policies and procedures and Department of Mental Health billing guidelines. Show less • Delivered intake assessments, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, case management, and short-term therapy to children, adults, and families with history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. • Supported client evaluations and clinical diagnoses to formulate plan of treatment and provide appropriate program referrals. • Provided ongoing assessment and monitoring of client conditions to evaluate potential treatment and adjustments to interventions. • Managed documentation of… Show more • Delivered intake assessments, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, case management, and short-term therapy to children, adults, and families with history of mental illness and/or substance abuse. • Supported client evaluations and clinical diagnoses to formulate plan of treatment and provide appropriate program referrals. • Provided ongoing assessment and monitoring of client conditions to evaluate potential treatment and adjustments to interventions. • Managed documentation of client services in compliance to agency policies and procedures and Department of Mental Health billing guidelines. Show less

Home Based Education Manager

• Feb 2010 - Apr 2011

• Supervised Early Head Start home based education program services to prenatal mothers, infants and toddlers, and their families. • Developed and implemented system of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities, services, and staff in accordance to federal Office of Head Start performance standards. • Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of families requiring individualized curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessment, child development and parent education, and general case… Show more • Supervised Early Head Start home based education program services to prenatal mothers, infants and toddlers, and their families. • Developed and implemented system of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities, services, and staff in accordance to federal Office of Head Start performance standards. • Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of families requiring individualized curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessment, child development and parent education, and general case management. • Prepared and facilitated multiple, monthly play-group socialization meetings for families and their children. • Responsible for direct supervision of home visitors and child development associates requiring regular individual and group supervision, clinical case review, and professional development and program training. Show less • Supervised Early Head Start home based education program services to prenatal mothers, infants and toddlers, and their families. • Developed and implemented system of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities, services, and staff in accordance to federal Office of Head Start performance standards. • Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of families requiring individualized curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessment, child development and parent education, and general case… Show more • Supervised Early Head Start home based education program services to prenatal mothers, infants and toddlers, and their families. • Developed and implemented system of ongoing monitoring and evaluation of activities, services, and staff in accordance to federal Office of Head Start performance standards. • Conducted weekly home visits to a caseload of families requiring individualized curriculum, ongoing screenings and assessment, child development and parent education, and general case management. • Prepared and facilitated multiple, monthly play-group socialization meetings for families and their children. • Responsible for direct supervision of home visitors and child development associates requiring regular individual and group supervision, clinical case review, and professional development and program training. Show less

Social Worker

• Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

• Coordinated comprehensive family-centered early intervention services for children (0-3 years old) with special needs through a transdisciplinary model that focuses on healthy growth in all developmental areas. • Collaborated in the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of individual children to determine present levels of development and eligibility for services. • Facilitated the development of Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with families and other team members by… Show more • Coordinated comprehensive family-centered early intervention services for children (0-3 years old) with special needs through a transdisciplinary model that focuses on healthy growth in all developmental areas. • Collaborated in the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of individual children to determine present levels of development and eligibility for services. • Facilitated the development of Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with families and other team members by identifying / providing intervention services catered to address the specific needs of each child. • Provided ongoing support to families to promote the utilization of services and assist with transition planning process by establishing connections to community services. Show less • Coordinated comprehensive family-centered early intervention services for children (0-3 years old) with special needs through a transdisciplinary model that focuses on healthy growth in all developmental areas. • Collaborated in the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of individual children to determine present levels of development and eligibility for services. • Facilitated the development of Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with families and other team members by… Show more • Coordinated comprehensive family-centered early intervention services for children (0-3 years old) with special needs through a transdisciplinary model that focuses on healthy growth in all developmental areas. • Collaborated in the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of individual children to determine present levels of development and eligibility for services. • Facilitated the development of Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) with families and other team members by identifying / providing intervention services catered to address the specific needs of each child. • Provided ongoing support to families to promote the utilization of services and assist with transition planning process by establishing connections to community services. Show less